Buffalo, MN & The Twin Cities

Defend Your Supply Chain.
Ensure CMMC Compliance.

Candor IT Partners provides rigorous gap analysis and technical pre-audit readiness for Defense Industrial Base contractors. Led by an independent, elite-certified cybersecurity expert.

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Assessment & Readiness Strategy

Identifying exact technical shortfalls against DoD cybersecurity frameworks to allow for proactive, targeted remediation.

Gap Analysis

A meticulous review of your active network and SSP against specific CMMC controls, delivering a prioritized Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

Pre-Audit Prep

Structured guidance through the implementation and documentation phases required before engaging a C3PAO for the formal assessment.

Independent Counsel

Unbiased, candid technical analysis. We do not upsell hardware or software—we provide the objective oversight necessary for true security.

Baseline Readiness Check

Evaluate your fundamental NIST 800-171 posture. This tool runs entirely in your browser to maintain your privacy.

Step 1 of 3

Is your System Security Plan (SSP) formally documented and actively updated to reflect your current network boundary?

Plain English: Think of an SSP as your cybersecurity blueprint. It is a master document detailing every piece of hardware, software, and policy protecting your company's data. If it isn't written down, it doesn't exist to a DoD auditor.
Step 2 of 3

Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) strictly enforced for all local and remote access to covered systems?

Plain English: MFA requires users to provide two or more verification factors to log in—like a password plus a code from a smartphone app. CMMC requires this for all access to systems containing sensitive DoD information, not just your email accounts.
Step 3 of 3

Do you maintain an active Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) targeting specific vulnerability remediations?

Plain English: A POA&M is essentially your formal security 'to-do list'. When you find a gap in your defenses or fail to meet a specific control, this document tracks exactly how, when, and who is responsible for fixing it.
Joseph - Lead Cybersecurity Consultant

Technical Leadership. Candid Advice.

Joseph — Lead Security Partner

CMMC compliance requires deep technical understanding. Based in Buffalo, MN, I actively partner with Defense Industrial Base contractors, delivering rigorous CMMC gap analysis and remediation strategies.

My approach is defined by absolute candor. I identify exact technical weaknesses within your architecture and provide prioritized, actionable steps. With an extensive background in offensive and defensive security, my sole objective is to ensure your environment is genuinely secure and ready for formal audit.

CISSP CompTIA PenTest+ CompTIA CySA+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Server+ CompTIA A+

Security & Threat Advisories

July 2026

CMMC Rule Implementation: DIB contractors must ensure their SPRS scores are active and supported by an evidence-driven SSP. Contact us to verify your documentation meets stringent auditor thresholds.

June 2026

MFA Evasion Tactics: We are observing an increase in MFA fatigue attacks and session token theft. We strongly advise transitioning to phishing-resistant MFA (FIDO2) for privileged infrastructure access.

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